How To Fix /SMB/BB_INSTALLER093 - & used in & scope item and cannot be added

/SMB/BB_INSTALLER093 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/BB_INSTALLER -

• Message number: 093

• Message text: & used in & scope item and cannot be added

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/BB_INSTALLER093 - & used in & scope item and cannot be added ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/BB_INSTALLER093 typically indicates that a specific scope item cannot be added because it is already in use or has been assigned to another configuration or project. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP Business ByDesign or SAP S/4HANA Cloud implementations, particularly when dealing with the Business Configuration (BC) or the SAP Best Practices.
  
  Cause:
  
  Scope Item Already in Use: The scope item you are trying to add is already assigned to another project or configuration.
  Configuration Lock: The scope item may be locked due to ongoing configuration changes or active projects.
  Versioning Issues: There may be version conflicts if the scope item has been updated or modified in a way that is incompatible with your current configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Current Assignments: Review the current configuration to see if the scope item is already assigned to another project. You can do this by navigating to the Business Configuration work center